Although I celebrate New Year’s Eve and toast the New Year, I actually begin my celebration on Solstice – Darkest Night.

That’s when I light candles in each room and on my small altar. It is also when I choose my One Word – that one word that will inform my intentions for the year. My 2015 One Word is: TransForm. Below is my mini poster for fridge, desk and wallet

Solstice is also when I consider and pen my intentions (not resolutions) for the lengthening of days that lead to Spring and earth’s rebirth. I’m not going to begin them all on day one, but slowing work my way month by month through the 25 items on my 2015 Intention’s ToDo List.

I intend to stock my Etsy Store this year. So when an artist friend in Sacramento challenged me to join in the 30 paintings in 30 days January Challenge, I’ll finally stock my Etsy on-line store this year.